Advanced EMT 2nd edition Chapter 2
Exam 2023-2024
accreditation - AnswerA formal process by which a professional body assesses whether
or not a
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formally recognizes that they standards have been met.
American Heart Association (AHA) - AnswerA nonprofit organization that supports
efforts to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke, and established
standards for emergency cardiac care.
certification - AnswerRecognition of achievement of requirements, which can be granted
by any agency.
concurrent medical direction - AnswerReal-time physician supervision of emergency
medical care. Also called direct medical direction or online medical direction.
continuing education (CE) - AnswerInstruction that takes place after initial competence
has been established.
continuous quality improvement (CQI) - AnswerA management process that uses
benchmarks to ensure and better the value of a product or service.
critical access hospitals - AnswerSmall rural hospitals that provide 24-hour emergency
care to stabilize critical patients for transfer to a facility that provides a higher level of
care.
direct medical direction - AnswerReal-time physician supervision of emergency medical
care. Also called concurrent medical direction or online medical direction.
enhanced 911 - AnswerA communication system through which the public can request
emergency assistance using the universal telephone number 911; an enhanced 911
system displays the caller's location on the emergency operator or dispatcher's
computer terminal. Also called E-911.
indirect medical direction - AnswerPhysician guidance of emergency medical care
through protocols or standing orders rather than through direct, real-time contact with
EMS providers. Also called offline medical direction.
licensure - AnswerThe process through which a government agency grants permission
for qualified individuals to engage in an occupation.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - AnswerA division of the U.S.
Department of Transportation that oversees many aspects of safety-related travel on
U.S. roads and highways, including the availability of emergency medical services.
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